How far is Hooverson Heights, WV from Weirton, WV?
The driving distance from Hooverson Heights, WV to Weirton, WV is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooverson Heights and Weirton.
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Start on Rockdale Road
1171 ft · 37 sec · Rockdale Road
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Turn left onto Eldersville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Eldersville Road
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Continue on Allegheny Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Allegheny Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooverson Heights and Weirton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
4.08 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Hooverson Heights and Sunny near Weirton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hooverson Heights to Weirton?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Follansbee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Hooverson Heights and 4.2 miles from Weirton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Hooverson Heights and Sunny near Weirton.
Stop Ideas Near Follansbee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Follansbee.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hooverson Heights and Weirton. Straight-line distance: 6.54 mi (10.52 km).
#1 Hooverson Heights
Census-designated place in Brooke County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,590 |
| Coordinates | 40.3247900, -80.5775700 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weirton
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,068 |
| Coordinates | 40.4189600, -80.5895200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-80.58955, 40.418979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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